Iran Unveils Mural of Damaged US Carrier in Tehran

Iranian authorities unveiled a large mural in central Tehran on Sunday, depicting a damaged U.S. aircraft carrier in a stark warning against any potential military action by the United States, as American warships steamed toward the region amid escalating tensions over Iran's crackdown on antigovernment protests.

The mural, displayed on a billboard in Enghelab Square, shows a bird's-eye view of the carrier's flight deck littered with exploding fighter jets, bodies and blood trails forming a pattern like the stripes of the American flag. The slogan across one corner reads, "If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind." Enghelab Square serves as a site for state-organized gatherings, where murals are frequently updated to reflect national events or messages.

The display coincides with the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and accompanying warships to the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump stated Thursday that the vessels were moving to the area "just in case" he decides to act. "We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won't have to use it," Trump said. He has kept military options open, warning that any response...